We Heal

Children come first in everything we do

Victim Services

The CARE Center is Oklahoma County’s child advocacy center committed to helping children find their voice and begin to heal after abuse.

When a child experiences abuse, law enforcement or DHS refers to The CARE Center for our victim services of forensic interviews, medical exams, family advocacy, and mental health services.

We work together with our multidisciplinary team of law enforcement investigators, child protective service workers, assistant district attorneys, medical professionals, mental health professionals, and family advocacy personnel on the investigation, treatment, and management of child abuse cases. We are here to ensure the best possible outcome for children, while creating a caring, supportive, and safe environment for the brave children we serve.

Child advocacy centers serve more than 370,000 children each year and Oklahoma child advocacy centers served more than 7,000 children in 2022.

Our Mission

To prevent child abuse and provide opportunities for healing and hope for children in Oklahoma County.

Our Vision

To end child abuse in Oklahoma County.

Types of Abuse

Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Witness to Violence/Death
Neglect
Witness to Sexual Abuse
Drug Endangerment
Child Pornography
Kidnapping
Human Trafficking

Investigators are now welcome to request a forensic interview online!

We Are the Child Abuse Experts

At The CARE Center, we believe every child has a voice, and we are here to listen. In an effort to support the healing process, we have created a calm, child-centered space, and in partnership with our multidisciplinary team, we offer holistic care for every child who visits The CARE Center.

Holistic care is provided at no cost to children and their families.

Forensic Interview

Mental Health

Advocacy Services

Medical Exam

We Make an Impact

Throughout the years, we've helped thousands of children and families confront and overcome abuse and neglect.

2024 Victim Services impact

Referred to Counseling

Family Advocacy Sessions

Total Forensic Interviews

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ADULTS

CHILDREN

Resources

News

Strategies to Stop the Summer Slide with Hannah Griffis

Hannah Griffis, Director of Mental Health at The CARE Center joins KFOR to discuss the summer slide and how we can keep kids safe and busy this summer.

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Mental Health

Unplug to Reconnect: How We Can Support Children’s Mental Wellbeing in the Digital Age

Hannah Griffis, Director of Mental Health at The CARE Center shines a light on the importance of ditching tech to reconnect. Read more to learn how you and your family can spend quality time together this Mental Health Awareness Month.

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